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AI Yi-Yi!
The article touches on the legal implications of AI, stating that 'AI did it' is not a valid legal defense. It also mentions Microsoft's significant investment in AI, with users able to report 'slop' content after the company spent $41 billion on AI development, and notes that Gemini Spark now utilizes Chrome's auto-browse feature.
Reddit's CEO sure seems frustrated with Google's AI overviews
Reddit CEO Steve Huffman expressed frustration with Google's AI Overviews, stating that users want direct access to content rather than summaries. This sentiment comes amid rumors of a potential Google breakup and ongoing discussions about the impact of AI on search results.
Spotify’s Running Mode arrives on iOS — but it won’t read your pace
Spotify has launched its new 'Running Mode' feature on iOS, which allows users to create personalized running playlists based on genre, duration, BPM, and training method. Unlike its previous iteration, this mode does not automatically adjust music to the user's pace but relies on user input and AI-driven playlist generation. The feature requires a Spotify Premium subscription and is currently available only in select English-speaking countries.
Amazon (AMZN) reports $42.2 billion in Q2 2026 AWS revenue
Amazon Web Services (AWS) reported its fastest growth in 18 quarters, with revenue reaching $42.2 billion in Q2 2026. This growth was significantly boosted by increased interest in artificial intelligence, with Amazon CEO Andy Jassy noting that the company's AI and Chips businesses each exceeded run rates of $25 billion.
That AI wearable you don't like just got worse
The Friend pendant, an AI wearable device, has received an update featuring new models and an integrated speaker. The article expresses concern over the device's underlying concepts regarding human interaction with AI.
Amazon (AMZN) Q2 2026 earnings results post major beat on EPS & revenue estimates
Amazon reported its Q2 2026 earnings, significantly exceeding Wall Street's expectations for both earnings per share (EPS) and revenue. The company's growth was driven by its AI technology, Amazon Web Services, online shopping, and other services. Revenue reached $200.61 billion, with EPS at $5.75, surpassing analyst predictions.
Apple (AAPL) Q3 2026 earnings results beat revenue and EPS expectations
Apple reported its Q3 2026 earnings, exceeding revenue and EPS expectations with $109.42 billion in revenue and $2.02 earnings per share. CEO Tim Cook highlighted a record-breaking June quarter with double-digit growth in iPhone, Mac, and Services across all geographic segments, also mentioning the introduction of the new Siri AI at WWDC26. Despite the positive financial results, Apple's stock saw a decline in after-hours trading, potentially due to Services revenue falling slightly short of analyst predictions.
"A couple of companies have managed to ignite a culture war and bring the economy to the brink of collapse": Games AI veteran says it can be useful, but we've made mountains out of ChatGPT's molehills
AI researcher Luke Dicken argues that while AI has useful applications in game development, the current hype around Large Language Models and generative AI is disproportionate. He distinguishes between AI as a decision-making tool and the overblown promises of magic buttons, emphasizing that AI's true value lies in enabling capabilities beyond human scale, not just faster or cheaper execution of existing tasks. Dicken also warns of the unsustainable economic model behind current AI tools and suggests publishers should focus on addressing wasted labor in AAA development rather than relying on AI to cut corners.
Exclusive: Disney Insists That Cursed Kingdom Hearts Art Was Not AI-Generated
Square Enix and Disney have clarified that the key art for the upcoming Nintendo Switch release of The Kingdom Hearts Collection was not generated using AI, despite fan accusations. The companies stated that the visual discrepancies, such as Donald Duck's finger count and warped details, were due to human error by the development team. Updated assets have been implemented to correct some of these issues.
Sonos is planning a product event for September
Sonos is planning a product event for September, which is expected to focus on artificial intelligence. Further details about the event and the specific products to be unveiled have not yet been released.
ARM Q1 2027 earnings results beat revenue and EPS expectations
ARM Holdings exceeded revenue and earnings-per-share expectations for Q1 2027, reporting $1.29 billion in revenue and $0.45 EPS, surpassing analyst estimates. The company's performance was boosted by its new ARM AGI CPU, designed for AI workloads in data centers, and its ongoing chip architecture design business. ARM Holdings also recently began silicon production and is reportedly collaborating with Samsung on a new AI PC chip.
LinkedIn is testing a 'seems like AI slop' reporting tool
LinkedIn is testing a new reporting tool that allows users to flag content as 'AI slop.' The company is also removing some of its own AI-writing features.
Morning Metaverse
This article touches on discussions about the metaverse and artificial intelligence, featuring Cory Doctorow. It also mentions a WIRED article about DOGE veterans finding roles in prediction markets.
Rise of the Robots
China has expressed strong disapproval and threatened retaliation against the United States' ban on humanoid robots, stating it significantly harms bilateral relations. Meanwhile, advancements in AI are being integrated into robotics, with Google's Gemini Robotics 2 showcasing new capabilities. The potential of humanoid robots in sectors like farming is also being highlighted.
AI Yi-Yi!
Following incidents involving OpenAI, Donald Trump is considering implementing controls on artificial intelligence. Separately, Amazon reportedly incurred significant costs, spending $1.8 million on a coding task performed by Claude due to an accidental over-allocation of resources.
Meta continues to insist AI spend is totally justified, potentially blowing over $8 billion on data centers
Meta reported a record second-quarter revenue of $60.80 billion, but its shares are down due to significant investments in AI infrastructure and Reality Labs. The company plans to spend between $130 billion and $145 billion on AI this year, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg highlighting AI's positive impact on advertising revenue and potential for enterprise services.
Halo on helium has arrived less than a week after modders got their hands on Campaign Evolved, just in case you prefer chipmunked Chief and Cortana
A new mod for Halo: Combat Evolved, titled 'Halo - Chipmunk Edition,' has been released by modder Omniscye, which pitch-shifts the voices of nearly all characters in the game. This mod, which reportedly modifies over 15,000 dialogue files, is believed to be a manual creation rather than using AI, distinguishing it from other recent mods that utilize AI for voice swapping and split-screen co-op activation.
Gleefully counting its billions, Samsung cries warning of a 'severe' memory supply crisis next year
Samsung Electronics reported record profits for Q2 2026, driven by AI data center demand, but warns of a severe memory supply crisis expected to worsen through 2028. Competitor SK hynix also faces scrutiny over HBM4 shipment slowdowns. Both companies are experiencing record profits amidst these supply constraints.
OpenAI will provide free AI models to select researchers
OpenAI is launching a program called ChatGPT for Academic Researchers, which will provide free access to its AI models for select researchers. The program is set to begin this summer with 10,000 participants.
Xbox just had its worst quarter in years
Microsoft reported a significant 10% decline in Xbox content and services revenue for its fourth fiscal quarter, marking the worst quarter for Xbox revenue since Q1 2024. Hardware revenue also saw a 13% drop, contributing to a total Xbox revenue of $4.983 billion. The report also mentions severance expenses due to layoffs, partially offset by other cost-saving measures, while the company's overall revenue was boosted by AI investments.
